06/04/2026
Ever since the news broke that Talha Jubair will become Bangladesh's interim bowling coach, it has been saddening to see fans unfairly criticizing the decision.
Here is why this appointment makes a lot of sense:
BCB’s hands were tied: Shaun Tait left the job on his own accord. Despite having a contract that ran until the 2027 Cricket World Cup, he chose to step down, leaving the BCB with no choice. In fact, sources suggest the BCB even tried to extend his contract by another year.
The timing is impossible: Finding and signing a high-profile international bowling coach on such short notice is practically impossible.
Local familiarity: The BCB opted for the best available local option. Talha is no stranger to Bangladesh's current group of fast bowlers; he has worked closely with the likes of Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud in the BPL.
Constantly upgrading his skills: He recently traveled to Australia to gather new coaching experience and modern insights.
Deep roots in player development: Talha Jubair has already been working extensively with Bangladesh’s pacers in the High Performance (HP) and game development programs.
He understands workload management: While his playing stats might not blow you away, if he hadn't been so injury-prone, he could have been Bangladesh's first genuine pace sensation even before Mashrafe Mortaza. Because of his own career struggles, he understands the vital importance of workload management better than anyone.
While this stint might just be a temporary arrangement, Talha Jubair deserves Bangladesh's full backing. Criticism only makes sense after someone fails, not before they’ve even had a chance to start.
